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by Maya Gebeily Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon -A jihadist assault led by suicide bombers killed dozens Tuesday at a camp for the displaced near Syria’s border with Iraq, as pressure grows on the Islamic State group in both countries. The violence left at least 38 people dead and came as another surprise IS attack on Tuesday killed 10 soldiers in Iraq, to the south along the border. The jihadist group appears to be lashing out […]
by Andrew BEATTY Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump took the unusual step of advocating a shutdown of the US government Tuesday, after Republicans and Democrats reached a budget deal that ignored key White House demands. After Trump’s fellow Republicans in Congress jettisoned his promise to build a border wall and cut environmental spending, the embattled president lashed out, saying maybe the government should not be funded at all. Previous shutdowns have […]
by Cyril BELAUD Agence France-Presse KIGALI, Rwanda – Around 20 of Africa’s endangered Eastern black rhinos are returning in an “extraordinary homecoming” to Rwanda after the species disappeared there 10 years ago, the African Parks organisation said Tuesday. The rhinos are being moved from South Africa to the Akagera national park in eastern Rwanda, according to the non-profit group that manages protected areas for African governments. “This extraordinary homecoming will take place over the first […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by telephone Tuesday, the White House said. There was no indication about the topics of discussion for the two leaders. The call was scheduled for 12:30 pm (1630 GMT). Trump has already spoken by telephone twice with Putin since taking office in January. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the planned conversation Tuesday, in comments to the Ria Novosti […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill creating a national mental health policy, the first of its kind in the country. Senate Bill No. 1345, or the Philippine Mental Health Bill which was filed on Feb. 17, was passed on final reading on the Senate’s first day back in session. The bill–which seeks to incorporate mental health services in the public health system— was sponsored by former Senate […]
(Eagle News) — K-Pop fans are excited to see another Korean boy band that would soon be performing live in Manila. The Korean boy band group, BTS, or Bangtan boys, known for their synchronized choreography, is now in the country for their two-day concert to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 6 and 7. The seven-member South Korean boy band made their debut on June 23, 2013, under […]
by Ali Khalil Agence France Presse DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil-exporting Arab states of the Gulf are heading “in the right direction” to plug budgetary gaps thanks to fiscal reforms, but more change is still necessary, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. “If they continue on this path in the next three to five years, the level of deficit will be less than 2 percent” of gross domestic product, IMF regional chief Jihad Azour told […]
OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales (Eagle News) – Pinarangalan sa mismong “Araw ng Paggawa“ ang isang service crew na si Jessa Bhett Benavidez sa Olongapo City. Ito ay matapos magsauli ng bag na naglalaman ng isang milyong piso. Pinangunahan ni Atty. Wilma Eisma, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Administrator and CEO ang pagkilala sa nasabing matapat na empleyado ng isang Japanese Restaurant sa SBFZ. Noong April 25, isang grupo ng foreigner ang kumain sa isang Japanese restaurant sa Olongapo […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Most Filipinos still trust the United States and Japan, more than China and Russia, according to the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia. The survey said majority or 79% of Filipinos still trust the US, while 75% trust Japan. In contrast, 63% of Filipinos expressed their distrust of China, while 54% expressed their distrust of Russia. This was despite the Duterte administration’s foreign policy shift geared towards creating closer […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China called Tuesday for the immediate suspension of a controversial missile defense system hours after Washington confirmed the shield was now operational in South Korea. “China’s position is clear-cut and firm. We oppose the deployment of the (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system in (South Korea) and urge relevant sides to immediately stop the deployment. We will firmly take necessary measures to uphold our interests,” foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said at […]
LAOAG CITY (Eagle News) – Nagsimula na ang pagsamba ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa BJMP Laoag City sa lungsod ng Ilocos Norte nitong katapusan ng buwan ng Abril. Ito ay bunga ng pakikipagkaisa ng mga kaanib sa Pamamahala ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Pinangasiwaan ni kapatid na Artemio T. Pilon Jr., Tagapangasiwa ng Distrito ng Ilocos Norte, kasama ang kapatid na Johnny S. Pilon ang kasakuluyang destinado ng lokal ng Laoag City ang isinagawang pagsamba. Nagpapasalamat […]
BONDOC, Mountain Province (Eagle News) – Bunga ng biglaang pagbuhos ng malakas ng ulan sa Mountain Province ay gumuho ang isang bahagi ng bundok sa Bontoc-Baguio Road sa may Brgy. Chachakan, Bontoc, Mountain Province. Hindi agad naalis ang lupa at mga bato sa daan dahil sa tuloy-tuloy na pagbagsak ng mga bato at lupa sa kalsada. Nagdulot ito ng matinding pagka abala sa mga biyahero dahil tumagal ito ng ilang oras. Ang iba sa mga biyahero ay […]
